Northwestern Michigan College

https://www.nmc.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,284

3.28% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$7,427

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

3,253

37.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.9%

9 Graduates

About

Northwestern Michigan College is a higher education institution located in Grand Traverse County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwestern Michigan College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (201 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (62 degrees), and Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (32 degrees).

In 2024, 562 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Michigan College. 55.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (464 degrees), 20.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $4,284, which is $−6,311 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $4,284, which is $6,311 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,427.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,284

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Michigan College was $4,284. The cost of tuition at Northwestern Michigan College is $−6,311 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,427

2024 Value

27.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northwestern Michigan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,427. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwestern Michigan College grew by 27.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,725

Room and Board

$835

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern Michigan College was of $10,725 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $835. The cost of books and supplies increased by 318% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Michigan College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.67% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Northwestern Michigan College had a total enrollment of 3,253 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College is 1,232 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,021. This means that 37.9% of students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Michigan College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.9% White, 5.07% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.48% Asian, 1.44% Black or African American, and 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.6%), followed by White Female (34.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.83%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,253 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Michigan College is 1,232 and the part-time enrollment is 2,021. This means that 37.9% of students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwestern Michigan College was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Northwestern Michigan College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwestern Michigan College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,438 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
165 enrolled students
Two or More Races
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Michigan College is 74.9% White, 5.07% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.48% Asian, 1.44% Black or African American, and 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 377 students (11.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 64 more women than men received degrees from Northwestern Michigan College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College is white (464 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwestern Michigan College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (201 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (62 degrees) and Airline Professional Pilot & Flight Crew (32 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Michigan College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (79 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Other managers (76,980 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (63,393 people), Construction managers (51,240 people), Software developers (46,306 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,641 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College in 2024 are Transportation (79 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Construction (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Surgeons, Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Transportation (79 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (222 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Construction (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Michigan College are Elementary & secondary schools (129,257 people), Construction (123,600 people), Computer Systems Design (74,762 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (51,179 people), and Air transportation (40,106 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern Michigan College.

Most Common (2024)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
14 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
13 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
13 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwestern Michigan College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwestern Michigan College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

249

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

313

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College, which is 0.796 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (313).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern Michigan College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.621 times less than the 124 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Michigan College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.61 times more than the 77 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 53% of students graduating from Northwestern Michigan College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
464 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Michigan College is white (464 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

6.58% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
462 degrees awarded
White Female
457 degrees awarded
White Female
439 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern Michigan College is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (457 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.64M (8.73%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Northwestern Michigan College had a total salary expenditure of 66M. Northwestern Michigan College employs 76 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwestern Michigan College are Female No academic rank (40), and Male No academic rank (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Endowment

$18.8M

2024 Endowment

0.58%

growth from 2023

Northwestern Michigan College has an endowment valued at about $18.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwestern Michigan College grew 0.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.37M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwestern Michigan College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.5M

2024 Salaries

1.51%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northwestern Michigan College paid a median of $25.5M in salaries, which represents 38.6% of their overall expenditure ($66M) and a 1.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.08% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northwestern Michigan College paid a total of $6.88M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 27% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Michigan College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 49 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

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